Comparison

Hidden Catch vs Merge Lighthouse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hidden Catch

Features
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Hidden Catch is a relaxing hidden-object puzzle game. Zoom into gorgeously illustrated scenes and spot every hidden item before your hearts and time run out! โ€ข 50 hand-crafted scenes across 5 story chapters โ€” clear one to unlock the next โ€ข Pan and pinch to explore every corner of richly detailed illustrations โ€ข 3 hearts and a countdown timer keep every stage exciting โ€ข Stuck? Use a hint to reveal an item's location โ€ข No account needed โ€” just open and play, completely offline Train your eyes, calm your mind, and see how many hidden objects you can catch.

About

Merge Lighthouse

Features
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Merge Lighthouse is a cozy merge + idle game. Drag matching light parts together to power up your lighthouse โ€” the brighter it shines, the bigger the ships you can guide safely to harbor, and the more coins you earn. FEATURES - Simple, satisfying merge gameplay: combine parts from a dim lamp to a blazing Tier-10 Beacon. - Idle income: your lighthouse keeps earning while you're away. - Combos: chain quick merges to boost ship rewards. - Rare golden ships: catch them for a big payout. - Daily challenges and login rewards. - Prestige (Rebirth) for permanent brightness bonuses. - Boosters: coin storm, auto-merge, time warp and more. - Relaxing hand-crafted visuals and music. Play offline, anytime. Light up the coast, one merge at a time!

Screenshots

Hidden Catch4 screens
Merge Lighthouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Merge Lighthouse at none against Hidden Catch's shown. Merge Lighthouse also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Hidden Catch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Catch ships an update weekly, Merge Lighthouse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Hidden Catch versus Merge Lighthouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden CatchMerge Lighthouse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterMonthly
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size157 MB28 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSeungMan ChoiSeonggon Sim

In-app purchases

None

Hidden Catch

No in-app purchases

None

Merge Lighthouse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Catch free?
Hidden Catch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Merge Lighthouse free?
Merge Lighthouse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hidden Catch or Merge Lighthouse have ads?
Hidden Catch shows ads; Merge Lighthouse does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Catch or Merge Lighthouse?
Hidden Catch ships an update weekly, and Merge Lighthouse monthly. Most recently, Hidden Catch was updated on October 5, 2026 and Merge Lighthouse on October 25, 2026.

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